Alkaline Earth MetalsAlkaline Earth Metals are in group two and period two through seven.
The elements in the group are Beryllium, Magnesium, Calcium, Strontium, Barium, and Radium.
My group, Alkaline Earth Metals, is a solid.
Three physical properties of Alkaline Earth Metals are shininess, malleability, and ductility.
Three chemical properties of Alkaline Earth Metals are reactivity, corrosion, and mixing magnesium and a small amount of aluminum makes a stronger material.
Three interesting facts about my group are they are softer than most other metals, are powerful reducing agents, and they form divalent compounds.
Two common uses for my group are for ladders and airplane parts.
The elements in the group are Beryllium, Magnesium, Calcium, Strontium, Barium, and Radium.
My group, Alkaline Earth Metals, is a solid.
Three physical properties of Alkaline Earth Metals are shininess, malleability, and ductility.
Three chemical properties of Alkaline Earth Metals are reactivity, corrosion, and mixing magnesium and a small amount of aluminum makes a stronger material.
Three interesting facts about my group are they are softer than most other metals, are powerful reducing agents, and they form divalent compounds.
Two common uses for my group are for ladders and airplane parts.
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